It's just an excuse Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, July 19, 2017 · 14-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, July 19, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 19, 2017 · 14-Across · 5 letters
ALIBI0 of 5 letters revealed
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a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.; "he kept finding excuses to stay"; "every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job"; "his transparent self-justification was unacceptable"
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